Basic knowledge of CSS, HTML, java or other web programming tools would be an asset.

Experience leading projects in a global, multi-lingual environment, including collaboration with volunteers for whom English is not a first language.

Experience working within the open-source, free culture communities, or collaborative, on-line communities would be a strong asset.

Experience working with wikis or other web-based, open collaboration tools is highly desirable.

Fluency and demonstrated ability to work in a language other than English is a major plus.

Experience living or working outside of your home country is a major plus.

CANDIDATE CHARACTERISTICS

Highly creative and innovative.

Strong sense of aesthetic judgment and design intuition for a wide range of projects.

A wealth of energy, drive and commitment to Wikimedia's mission: a deep belief in the value of Wikimedia, the ability to exude enthusiasm for Wikimedia's mission and powerfully embody and communicate Wikimedia's mission.

Data-driven attitude: a willingness to stay on top of data, insistence on subjecting one's own approaches and activities to rigorous analysis, and a willingness to stop doing what is proven to be ineffective.

Scheduling flexibility: a willingness to flex schedule to communicate regularly with the community around the world.

About the Wikimedia Foundation

The Wikimedia Foundation got its start in 2003 and is the non-profit organization that operates Wikipedia. Based in San Francisco, California, we currently employ over 150 staff and contractors globally. The Wikimedia Foundation is committed to creating a world in which every single human being can freely and easily share in the sum of all knowledge. Wikipedia and the other projects operated by the Wikimedia Foundation receive nearly 500 million unique visitors per month, making them the 5th most popular web property worldwide. Wikipedia is available in more than 280 languages, containing more than 47 million articles contributed by a global volunteer community of over 100,000 people. In an effort to continue our mission, we are hiring talented and creative individuals to join the team.